Summer Courses

Information Technology
This computing course is designed to give students of all ages an introduction to computing. Teaching both the practical and theoretical aspects of Information Technology, the course uses Visual Basic, a widely used programming language for the PC. This course is run at 3 levels.

French Language
This course is designed to introduce students to the French Language and/or expand their reading and writing skills when using the language. The student will be introduced to French through listening and repeating basic language and thus developing conversational skills. The small groups are intended to be informal and fun so that the student becomes self-motivated whilst being fully supported. Run at three levels.

Mathematics
Run at three levels : Level 1 provides support on primary level Mathematics, Level 2 aims to introduce the student to some of the requirements of a Mathematics GCSE course and Level 3 aims at skills required for the Higher GCSE paper which covers grades A* to C. Basic numeracy is required, but the ability to understand a method of solving a problem and apply that method consistently and accurately is what is being looked for in the above three levels.

English Language
This course is suitable for all students, from those seeking extra help in their school work to those who have advanced beyond their current school level. For students who are performing at level 3/4 or above of the National Curriculum the course can help prepare for progress on to the GCSE or Primer English course at a later stage. However the course is also a general English course which will assist them in other areas of their social and academic development. This course is run at 3 levels.

Summer Courses Details

Objectives

• To stimulate the students interest in the chosen subject.
• To help prepare students to go on to an A Level, GCSE or Primer courses (see levels).
• To enable the student to assess us and the course, and enables us to gain an insight into the students ability.

Course Structure
JULY - SC1 - 2 hours per week including individual and group activities. Each week these activities develop and move the student forward in a number of specific areas.
AUGUST - SC2 - 2 hours per week including individual and group activities. Each week these activities develop and move the student forward in a number of specific areas.

Course Dates & Times
SC1 - 4 weeks in July 4 - 2 hours a week for 4 weeks.
SC2 - 4 weeks in August 4 - 2 hours a week for 4 weeks.

• Combinations of weeks can be accommodated for students who are away during either of the courses.
• Please call if you are unsure which course or level would be applicable.